Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Declared a Father by a New Jersey Family Court Judge
Background
According to a report by Alex Raskin in the Daily Mail, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been declared a father by a New Jersey family court judge. Jefferson, along with his former girlfriend Andrea Galea, will share the minor child’s joint legal custody. The child was the subject of a paternity case, and both parties had requested paternity tests in January.
Legal Custody and Visitation Rights
As per Judge Aldo Russo’s order, both Jefferson and Galea will share joint legal custody of the minor child. The order also outlines Jefferson’s visitation rights to his daughter, Stella. According to the order, both parents are required to remain in contact with regards to the child, and all communication between the parties shall be in a non-derogatory, non-harassing manner only about the health, education, and well-being of the minor child. Moreover, a party receiving a communication shall respond to that communication within six hours or less.
Financial Support and Healthcare Coverage
During the paternity lawsuit proceedings, Galea had pushed for financial support and healthcare coverage from Jefferson, both of which were not directly mentioned in the order. However, the New Jersey family court judge may have taken such factors into account in his decision to grant joint legal custody to both parties.
FaceTime Conversations with Daughter
According to Raskin’s report, Jefferson had FaceTime conversations with Galea and their daughter while the baby girl was on vacation in Italy with her mother. The order may have allowed such conversations, but more thorough research is necessary to determine if there are any specific restrictions.
Conclusion
The New Jersey family court judge’s order has declared Justin Jefferson as a father, granting him joint legal custody of his daughter with his former girlfriend, Andrea Galea. The order outlines Jefferson’s visitation rights and communication guidelines with Galea. While financial support and healthcare coverage were not explicitly mentioned, they may have been factored into the judge’s decision. Further research is necessary to better understand the specifics of the order, but the ruling is a significant development in the paternity case.
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